Papankusha Ekadashi 2026

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Destroys all sins like a sharp weapon (ankusha)

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026

Ashwin Shukla Paksha

Fast begins (sunrise, New Delhi IST)
6:26 AM
Parana (break fast), New Delhi IST
Oct 23, 6:27 AM to 8:42 AM

Parana window: drikpanchang.com (New Delhi, Smarta). Your city's date and window may differ; see the city pages below.

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📖 The Story of Papankusha Ekadashi

Papankusha means 'goad that controls sins' - like an ankusha (elephant goad) controls an elephant, this Ekadashi controls and destroys all sins. The Brahma Vaivarta Purana narrates how even the worst sinners can be purified by observing this Ekadashi with devotion. It comes just before the festive season of Diwali, helping devotees purify themselves.

🙏 How to Observe Papankusha Ekadashi

  • Observe complete waterless fast if possible
  • Worship Lord Padmanabha
  • Offer lotus flowers to Vishnu
  • Recite Vishnu Sahasranama
  • Donate food and clothes
  • Stay awake the whole night
  • Visit Vishnu temple at dawn

✨ Benefits of Observing Papankusha Ekadashi

  • Destroys all accumulated sins
  • Purifies before Diwali season
  • Grants fearlessness
  • Removes guilt and regret
  • Opens door to liberation
💡 Tip: For maximum spiritual benefit, combine fasting with reading scriptures, chanting, and charity. Even if you cannot fast completely, avoiding grains and maintaining a devotional attitude brings great merit.

🌍 Papankusha Ekadashi break-fast time in your city

The fast date and Parana (break-fast) window depend on where you are. Each city page lists all 2026 dates with ISKCON break-fast times in local time:

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